A. A person that violates Subsection A of Section 58-21-3 N.M. Stat. Ann. for the first offense is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-19-1 N.M. Stat. Ann..

Attorney's Note

Under the New Mexico Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
fourth degree felonyup to 18 monthsup to $5,000
For details, see N.M. Stat. Ann. § 31-18-15
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 58-21-30

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.

B. In the case of a first conviction pursuant to Subsection A of this section, the court may impose a deferred sentence pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-20-6 N.M. Stat. Ann..

C. A person that violates Subsection A of Section 58-21-3 N.M. Stat. Ann. for a second or subsequent offense is guilty of a fourth degree felony and upon conviction shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-18-15 N.M. Stat. Ann..

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